• BG at 8.00 a.m. was 7.33 (132)
• BG at 10.15 p.m. was 6.05 (109)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 8.15 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 8.15 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• 1 multivitamin tablet
• Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with blueberries and sweet potato
• Cup of coffee
• Salad with spinach, tomato, walnuts, cashews, and avocado
• One banana
• Slice of homemade bread

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 100 triceps extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

• BG at  6.50 a.m. was 8.77 (158)
• BG at 3.00 p.m. was 6.77 (122)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• 1 multivitamin tablet
• Metformin at 5.00 p.m.

DIET

• One half-boiled egg
• Oatmeal with blueberries and almonds
• Mug of tea
• Slice of cheese pizza
• Salad of spinach, tomato, and kimchee
• Cup of warm milk

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 100 triceps extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

• BG at 1.50 p.m. was 6.10 (110)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.30 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• 1 multivitamin tablet
• Metformin at 5.30 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with blueberries
• Mug of coffee
• Tofu salad with dandelion, celery, and carrot
• Spicy chicken with sorghum, spinach, celery sticks, carrot sticks, and homemade dipping sauce

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 100 triceps extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Tofu salad with dandelion, celery, and carrot

• BG at 7.15 a.m. was 8.49 (153)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.30 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• 1 multivitamin tablet
• Metformin at 7.45 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with sweet potato, blueberries, almonds, walnuts, and chickpeas
• One half-boiled egg
• Mug of coffee
• Slice of homemade blueberry pie
• Bowl of blanched spinach
• Mid-afternoon snack of whole wheat tortilla with cheese
• Lentil soup with okra, spinach, and fried salmon
• One Bartlett pear

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of deep breathing exercises
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)
• 100 triceps extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls

• BG at 7.05 a.m. was 7.49 (135)
• BG at 2.00 p.m. was 5.49 (99)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 8.20 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 8.20 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• 1 multivitamin tablets
• Metformin at 7.00 a.m.

DIET

• Slice of pizza
• Glass of Nutribullet juice of blueberry and carrot
• Mid morning snack of chickpeas
• Spicy chicken with basmati rice and lentils

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 100 triceps extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

• BG at 8.10 a.m. was 6.55 (118)
• BG at 1.30 p.m. was 8.55 (154)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• 1 multivitamin tablet
• Metformin at 4.50 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with chia seeds, teff, almonds, walnuts, and milk
• One half-boiled egg
• Mug of tea with 2% milk
• Slice of home-made blueberry pie
• Slice of cheese pizza
• Basmati rice  with clams, spinach, and lentils with okra
• A red delicious apple for dessert

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 100 triceps extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Home-made blueberry pie

• BG at 8.00 a.m. was 7.05 (127)
• BG at 2.00 p.m. was 6.49 (117)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 8.15 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 8.15 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• 1 multivitamin tablet
• Metformin at 7.00 p.m.

DIET

• One half-boiled egg
• Oatmeal with almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, and teff
• Mug of tea with milk
• Spicy chicken with basmati rice and stir fried vegetables
• Slice of home-made blueberry pie
• Cup of warm milk

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 100 triceps extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

• BG at 6.21 a.m. was 7.99 (143)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• 1 multivitamin tablet
• Metformin at 7.00 p.m.

DIET

• Pancake with banana and wheat germ
• Mug of tea with milk
• One red anjou pear
• Quiche with spinach and cheese
• Slice of salmon with lentils and okra

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)
• 100 tricep extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls

• BG at 8.00 a.m. was 8.05 (145)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 8.30 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 8.30 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• 1 multivitamin tablet
• Metformin at 5.40 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with sweet potato
• Eggs with mushroom
• Small pork chop with salad
• Whole wheat tortilla with cheese

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)
• 100 triceps extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls

• BG at 7.20 a.m. was 7.21 (130)
• BG at 1.35 p.m. was 7.38 (133)
• BG at 3.10 p.m. was 5.88 (106)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.45 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.45 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• 1 multivitamin tablet
• Metformin at 5.00 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with sweet potato, almonds, walnuts, and peanut butter
• Cup of tea with milk
• One half-boiled egg
• Bowl of salad
• Small slice of home-made sweet potato pie
• Bowl of soup with celery, carrots, potatoes, and Italian sausage

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• Walked 5 km (3 miles) 
• 100 tricep extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls

• BG at 6.30 a.m. was 9.05 (163)
• BG at 12.35 p.m. was 7.88 (142)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules

DIET

• Oatmeal with almonds and walnuts
• Half-boiled egg
• Cup of tea
• Dandelion soup

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

• BG at 4.50 a.m. was 9.21 (166)
• BG at 1.45 p.m. was 6.05 (109)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 5.30 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 5.30 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• Metformin at 7.00 p.m.

DIET

• Slice of cheese pizza
• One half-boiled egg
• Cup of coffee
• Bowl of three sisters soup
• One avocado and a red pear

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)
• Climbed steps 600 times

• BG at 8.45 a.m. was 7.66 (138)
• BG at 1.55 p.m. was 5.94 (107)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 9.00 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 9.00 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• Metformin at 6.45 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with teff, chia seeds, blueberries, almonds, and walnuts
• Cup of tea with milk
• Cheese pizza

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

• BG at 5.30 a.m. was 8.10 (146)
• BG at 2.45 p.m. was 6.66 (120)

• BP at 7.30 a.m. was 117/77

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 6.00 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 6.00 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• Metformin at 5.30 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with blueberries, peanut butter, sesame seeds, walnuts, and almonds
• One egg sunny side up
• Cup of tea with milk
• Stir fried rice
• Banana for dessert

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

NOTE

Took some Robitussin last night!

• BG at 6.00 a.m. was 8.05 (145)
• BG at 12.35 p.m. was 4.99 (90)

• BP 10.30 a.m. was 102/78 (Taken at Helen Hunt)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 6.30 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 6.30 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• Metformin at 7.00 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with peanut butter and sesame seeds
• Half-boiled egg
• Mug of tea with milk
• Basmati rice with spicy chicken, lentils, and okra
• Whole grain pasta with pollock and lots of vegetables

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

• BG at 7.00 a.m. was 8.99 (162)
• BG at 1.25 p.m. was 4.99 (90)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.05 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.05 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• Metformin at 5.15 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with teff and chia seeds
• A red pear and an orange
• Mug of tea with milk
• Nutribullet smoothie with beet, apple, broccoli, and celery
• Chicken curry with basmati rice, lentil, okra, and broccoli
• A banana for dessert
• Whole wheat tortilla with lentils and okra
• Bowl of three sisters soup
• Cup of warm milk

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 100 tricep extensions
• 100 hammer curls
• 100 bicep curls
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Note

I am still struggling with the tail end of a cold. I took two aspirins last night and am wondering if that contributed to the high blood glucose this morning!

• BG at 6.33 a.m. was 7.21 (130)
• BG at 1.35 p.m. was 5.60 (101)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 6.45 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 6.45 a.m.
• Metformin at 5.30 p.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules

DIET

• Oatmeal with teff, chia seeds, and sorghum
• Scrambled egg with Italian sausage, button mushrooms, and tomatoes
• Mug of tea with 2% milk
• Spicy calamari with salad
• Afternoon snack of peanuts
• Lentils with okra

EXERCISE

• 30 minute of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

• BG at 7.56 a.m. was 6.66 (120)
• BG at 12.45 p.m. was 6.77 (122)
• BG at 5.20 p.m. was 7.94 (143)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 8.05 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 8.05 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• Metformin at 7.00 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with peanut butter
• Scrambled eggs with carrots, mushrooms, and broccoli
• Cup of tea with no sugar
• Patties made with potato and lentils and broccoli
• Spicy chicken with rice, lentils, and salad
• Cup of warm milk

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 100 triceps extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

• BG at 5.20 a.m. was 7.94 (143)
• BG at 12.30 p.m. was 12.04 (217)
• BG at 3.45 p.m. was 5.99 (108)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules

DIET

• Oatmeal with teff, chia seeds, and milk
• Cup of coffee
• Flat bread made with banana and oat bran
• Chicken curry with basmati rice and mixed vegetables
• Banana for dessert

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Note

I am down with a cold and some cough. Took Advil last night.

I wonder if the Advil caused my afternoon BG to be 217!

• BG at 7.00 a.m. was 8.16 (147)
• BG at 1.00 p.m. was 7.49 (135)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.30 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• Metformin at 6.00 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with milk, almonds, and walnuts
• Cup of tea
• An orange for mid morning snack
• Salmon steak with salad
• Whole wheat tortilla with lentils, okra, and salad
• Cup of milk

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of strengthening exercises
• 30 minutes deep breathing
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

NOTE

Looks like I am coming down with a cold. As a result, I am cutting down on my exercises for now!

• BG at 6.00 a.m. was 7.49 (135)
• BG at 1.20 p.m. was 5.94 (107)

• BP at 8.20 a.m. was 122/76 (Taken by Helen Hunt staff)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 6.10 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 6.10 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules

DIET

• Oatmeal with walnuts, teff, chia, and milk
• Cup of coffee
• Scrambled potato with cheese
• Salad and whole wheat tortilla with cheese

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing

• BG at 6.35 a.m. was 7.27 (131)
• BG at 2.45 p.m. was 6.33 (114)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
• 3 cod liver oil capsules
• Metformin at 6.30 p.m.

DIET

• Slice of cheese pizza
• Oatmeal with teff, chia seeds, and milk
• Cup of coffee
• Bowl of three sisters soup
• Bowl of salad
• Cup of warm milk

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 100 tricep extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

• BG at 6.00 a.m. was 8.38 (151)
• BG at 7.00 p.m. was 7.21 (130)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• Metformin at 7.30 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with almonds, walnuts, teff. chia seeds, and sesame seeds
• Cup of coffee
• Slice of crusty Tuscan wheat bread with olive oil
• Nutribullet jug of juice for mid morning snack made with beet, apple, kale, ginger, and cucumber
• Bowl of three sisters soup. a Native American soup, made with green beans, corn, and sweet potato (instead of squash)
• A red pear
• Slice of pecan pie

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 100 tricep extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

• BG at 6.40 a.m. was 6.44 (116)
• BG at 1.50 p.m. was 6.94 (125)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.30 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.30 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• Metformin at 6.45 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with teff, chia, sorghum, walnuts, almonds, and milk
• Cup of tea with milk and no sugar
• Slice of crusty Tuscan wheat bread and olive oil
• One Florida orange for mid morning snack
• Cheese pizza
• Cup of orange juice
• Bowl of salad
• Slice of home-made pecan pie

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

Homemade pecan pie for my birthday today!

• BG at 6.25 a.m. was 6.16 (111)
• BG at 1.45 p.m. was 4.11 (74)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.00 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.00 a.m.
• 3 fish oil capsules
• Metformin at 5.00 p.m.

DIET

• Scrambled eggs with tomato, onion, green peas, corn, and some rosemary
• Cup of tea with milk
• Mid morning snack of juice made with beet, celery, kale, apple, and daikon
• 2 slices of hardy bread with lentils and olive oil
• Hot and sour mahogany mussels and a salmon steak

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 100 tricep extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls
• Walked 5 km (3 miles)

• BG at 7.15 a.m. was 7.31 (133)
• BG at 2.45 p.m. was 7.05 (127)

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 7.45 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 7.45 a.m.
• 2 fish oil capsules
• Metformin at 5.00 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with teff, blueberries, and sesame seeds
• Huevos rancheros (Scrambled eggs with mushroom, and red bell pepper)
• Mug of Lipton tea with milk
• Banana fritters for mid morning snack
• Sorghum with lentils and okra
• Lamb curry with basmati rice, salad, and lentils

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 100 tricep extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls 
• Walked 5 km (3 miles) 

• BG at 8.05 a.m. was 7.38 (133)
• BG at 2.00 p.m. was 4.88 (88)

• BP at 11.30 a.m. was 124/78

MEDICATION

• Metformin at 8.15 a.m.
• Lisinopril at 8.15 a.m.
• 2 fish oil capsules
• Metformin at 7.00 p.m.

DIET

• Oatmeal with teff, peanut butter, almonds, and walnuts
• Cup of coffee
• Whole wheat tortilla wrap with cheese and romaine lettuce
• Basmati rice with spicy calamari and mussels
• A red Florida grapefruit

EXERCISE

• 30 minutes of yoga
• 30 minutes of stretching exercises
• 30 minutes of deep breathing
• 100 tricep extensions
• 100 bicep curls
• 100 hammer curls
• Walked 10 km (6 miles)